RFP AR26-02 - Preparation and Deployment of the vessel Freya as an artificial reef at the designated Windmill Point artificial reef site

The Marine Resources Commission of Virginia has issued a solicitation seeking qualified contractors to prepare and deploy the vessel Freya as an artificial reef at the Windmill Point artificial reef site in Chesapeake Bay. The chosen contractor will be responsible for acquiring the vessel, ensuring its preparation complies with national reefing guidelines, and completing its deployment at the specified location. This project involves moving the vessel from its current location promptly, with a strict requirement to do so within 30 days of contract receipt. Responses to this request for proposals must be submitted by January 5, 2026. The work will be performed in Mathews, Virginia, specifically involving activities at the Mathews Maritime Foundation and the designated reef site. Interested contractors are encouraged to contact Brandy Battle at the Marine Resources Commission for more details or clarifications related to the solicitation. The procurement aims to enhance the artificial reef program by responsibly repurposing the vessel Freya to benefit local marine ecosystems.